Vintage Necklaces

Add a little sparkle to your Charleston step with this incredibly rare 1920s paste and celluloid necklace.

A favorite among flappers in the Roaring '20s, this beautiful necklace is crafted in cream colored celluloid and imbedded with brilliant topaz paste rhinestones. 

Necklace carefully stretches to be worn. Please exercise care with this piece as too much stretching could cause it to snap. 

A true collector's piece!  

Measurements

Interior measures 12.75" around when unworn.
Diameter: 4"

Markings: None

Condition: Very Good
Necklace shows light signs of wear. It has been hot pin tested on the inside, so there are two tiny pin holes that are not visible when worn. A couple of rhinestones look as if they may have been replaced. Does not detract. Priced accordingly. 

This knockout necklace was designed to turn heads! 

Clearly paying homage to the great Joseff of Hollywood, this stunning piece has 6 slinky chains on each side culminating in a colorful glass cabochon studded centerpiece.

The piece de resistance is the undulating, fringed crescent moon studded with jewel tone cabochons. The pendant has a nice weight to it, guaranteeing that it will always hang nicely. 

Necklace fastens with a tongue and groove clasp. 

Measurements

Length: 17"
Drop: 6.25"

Markings: None

Condition: Very Good
Shows light signs of wear. Metal has a light patina in places. Some of the glass cabochons have light surface scratches. One of the chains has a slight bend to it where it connects to the finding. None of these flaws detract. Priced accordingly. 

This beautiful raised relief cameo is an breathtaking example of the highly skilled art of repoussé -- and is made by the master himself!

Until his death in 2008, artist and jewelry designer Henryk Winograd was regarded as one of the world's greatest masters of traditional silversmithing and America's leading practitioner of the art of repoussé.

Repoussé is a metalworking technique in which malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a raised, 3-dimensional design on the front. Definition and details are then added to the front through embossing and chasing.

Masterfully crafted in 99.9% pure silver -- Winograd's preferred metal of choice -- this sizeable piece features a high relief of a beautiful bacchante with a wreath of grapes and leaves adorning her wavy locks.

Pendant is signed with the Winograd hallmark HW999 and comes with a sterling silver chain.

The perfect gift for any art or wine lover!

Measurements

Pendant Length: 2"
Width: 1 3/8"
Height: 5/8"
Weight: 37.8g

Marked: HW999

Chain Length: 15"

Condition: Very Good
There are a few dings and small dents on the back of the piece. There also are a few small dings and dents along the outside edge of the pendant, which don't visually distract from the piece. They are more noticeable by touch. Flaws do not detract. Priced accordingly.

Although agate jewelry has been produced in Scotland for centuries, it was Queen Victoria's adoration for all things Scotland, that thrust this distinctive jewelry into the spotlight.

Following the purchase of Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Queen Victoria -- the consummate trend setter -- made Scottish dress and jewelry fashionable among the masses. It remained popular until the Queen's death in 1901.

This gorgeous necklace makes it easy to see why Scottish agate was so cherished. Hand carved into a shape of a heart -- a popular motif in Victorian times -- this striking pendant serves as a reminder of the thought and craftsmanship that went into selecting the perfect piece of stone. Just look at those immaculate vertical lines!

Pendant is mounted with rolled gold hardware, which has been polished and shined since these photos so it better matches the gold tone chain.

Measurements

Pendant Width: 5/8"
Pendant Height: 7/8"

Chain Length: 18"

Marked: None

Condition: Excellent
Pendant hardware and chain have a light patina consistent with age. No major flaws to note.